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Worldwide 2021-22 COX & & KINGS COX WORLDWIDE 2021-22 Small Group Tours & Tailor-Made Travel WORLDWIDE 2021-22 AFRICA • EUROPE • FAR EAST • INDIAN SUBCONTINENT LATIN AMERICA • MIDDLE EAST • CENTRAL ASIA Cox & Kings: a constant Why entrust your holiday in the world of luxury travel to Cox & Kings? • Our extraordinary heritage – founded in 1758 Dear traveller, • Unrivalled expertise – teams of dedicated regional experts who have As nations begin to roll out their welcome mats once more, I’m sure many of you travelled extensively in their regions are thinking about where you want to go on holiday this year or the next. I hope • Strict health and hygiene guidelines this brochure’s small sample of our offerings provides you with ample inspiration. • 24/7 emergency support I know from more-than-50 years of experience in the travel industry that the one • ABTA bonded and ATOL protected constant in the world is change. It is how we adapt to the challenges that change • Sustainable and responsible travel presents which defines us. Cox & Kings has weathered many a storm since its • As part of the Abercrombie & Kent founding in India more than 260 years ago. As they say in Hindi, hatheli par sarason family, we are a global brand with a nahin jamti (Rome wasn’t built in a day). Meeting each challenge head on, the global network company has survived to become the oldest travel company in existence and a • Big company value and small leading provider of luxury holidays. That’s why, following last year’s acquisition, company award-winning service it's my pleasure to welcome it to the Abercrombie & Kent family. • Comprehensive options for travel insurance The wellbeing of Cox & Kings’ clients remains our top priority, which is why we’ve committed to a range of additional safety measures. These include following sanitation guidelines from leading health experts, facilitating physical distancing, What we offer reducing our group size and making sure all our tour guides are fully versed in local health regulations. Of course, 24/7 in-destination support remains just a knock, • Genuinely small group tours call or click away. • Special group tours for solo travellers As we pick ourselves up, dust ourselves off and plan trips to pastures new, I’m • Private groups reminded of what I love best about travel: all the new people one meets – fast • Private tailor-made travel friends with open minds, always eager for a laugh and up for an adventure. • Expert-led Arts & Culture tours I wish you safe and happy travels. • Luxury train journeys • River cruises Geoffrey Kent Founder and Co-Chairman Abercrombie & Kent Group Follow @geoffrey_kent on Instagram Contents by region NORTH AFRICA, THE MIDDLE Introduction EUROPE EAST & CENTRAL ASIA 6 Using this brochure 10 Introduction 48 Introduction 7 Safeguarding your health 12 Highlights of the region 50 Highlights of the region 8 Escorted group tours 9 Tailor-made travel 14 Russia 52 Egypt 16 Russia • Classic Russia 54 Egypt • Splendours of Egypt 18 Russia • Majestic Russia Information 56 Morocco 20 Eastern Europe 58 Morocco • Moroccan Explorer: 206 Booking conditions 24 Belarus • Belarus Uncovered Imperial Cities to Desert 210 Cox & Kings holidays explained 26 Romania • Timeless Romania 28 Estonia, Latvia & Lithuania • 60 Jordan Journey through the Baltic States 62 Jordan • Splendours of Jordan 30 Azerbaijan, Georgia & Armenia • 64 Jordan • Tour extensions Across the Southern Caucasus 32 Armenia & Georgia • 65 Israel & the OPT Treasures of the Caucasus 66 Israel & Jordan • The Wonders of Jordan & Israel 34 Italy 36 Italy • Puglia & Basilicata 68 Oman 38 Italy • Classic Sicily 70 Oman • An Arabian Odyssey 40 Southern Europe 72 Lebanon 42 Greece • The Heart of Ancient Greece 74 Lebanon • Land of the Phoenicians 44 Greece • The Wonders of Ancient Crete 76 Uzbekistan 46 Turkey • Classical Turkey 78 Uzbekistan • Heart of Central Asia We've already booked one holiday with C&K and we are on the verge of booking our second. The service provided has been impeccable, nothing has been too much trouble and the detail is second to none… what is really nice, is receiving all the suggestions and ideas for consideration. – Ms Miller Design & production: C&K Luxury Travel Limited Printing: Buxton Press Photography: Alamy, iStock, Bigstock, Robert Harding, Shutterstock, Stepmap 4 View our full range of itineraries, hotels and experiences at CoxandKings.co.uk THE INDIAN SUBCONTINENT THE FAR EAST LATIN AMERICA 80 Introduction 124 Introduction 162 Introduction 82 Highlights of the region 126 Highlights of the region 164 Highlights of the region 84 India 128 Japan 166 Peru 92 India • The Golden Triangle & Shimla 130 Japan • Japan's Cultural Treasures 170 Peru • Train to Machu Picchu 94 India • The Golden Triangle & 172 Peru • Treasures of Peru Ranthambore 132 Indochina 96 India • Passage through Rajasthan 134 Vietnam • Spirit of Vietnam 174 Ecuador & Galapagos 98 India • Classic Rajasthan 136 Vietnam, Cambodia & Laos • Grand 100 India • The Grand Tour of India Tour of Indochina 176 Chile 102 India • Exotic India 178 Chile • Splendours of Chile 104 India • Journey through the 138 China Himalayan Foothills 138 China • China Experience 180 Argentina 106 India • An Indian Wildlife Odyssey 140 China • The Grand Tour 182 Argentina & Chile • Patagonia: 112 India • Treasures of Southern India Untouched Wilderness 114 India • Passage through Kerala 184 Argentina & Brazil • Wonders of the New World 116 Sri Lanka 120 Sri Lanka • The Enchanted Island 186 Brazil 122 Sri Lanka • Splendours of Sri Lanka 187 Colombia AFRICA 188 Colombia • Treasures of Colombia 142 Introduction 190 South America 144 Highlights of the region 190 South America • Splendours of South America 146 South Africa 192 South America • Grand Tour of South America 150 South Africa • Safari, Garden Route & the Western Cape 194 Mexico 152 Namibia 195 Cuba 154 Botswana 196 Cuba • Splendours of Cuba 156 Tanzania 198 Costa Rica 200 Costa Rica • Natural Splendours of Costa Rica 158 Kenya 202 Central America • Panama & Costa Rica Experience 159 Ethiopia 204 Central America • Splendours of 160 Ethiopia • Ethiopian Odyssey Central America CANADA & ALASKA AUSTRALASIA & THE PACIFIC To view our range of holidays to Canada For holidays to Australasia and the Pacific, and Alaska, please visit CoxandKings.co.uk please visit our website or request a copy of our dedicated Australasia brochure. Visit CoxandKings.co.uk/brochure For more information or to book, contact us on 020 4502 8398 or speak to your travel agent 5 Using this brochure This brochure provides a glimpse of the experiences in each region. From stargazing in 3-star accommodation throughout, or the authentic, globe-spanning travel experiences Chile’s Atacama Desert to joining a Japanese best alternative elsewhere. that we offer. It showcases the highlights of tea ceremony in Kyoto, these handpicked some of our most captivating destinations activities will provide cultural immersion and Discovery: Best suited to the hardier traveller, and features a selection of our escorted small unforgettable memories. these tours typically include some quite basic group tours tours alongside suggested accommodation, possibly longer and rougher tailor-made itineraries and private touring. road journeys and, in some cases, more Suggested itineraries strenuous activities, such as trekking. In essence, this is just sample of what we Throughout the brochure you’ll notice some offer, and remember that our friendly team ‘suggested itineraries’. These can be used as a of travel specialists is on hand to help you starting point for curating your own tailor-made Discover more online plan your perfect trip – anything is possible. adventure; with the help of a dedicated travel This brochure is just a starting point for how consultant, these can be tailored to suit your we can help with your next adventure. The particular interests, time scale and budget. destinations and tours featured here are Your adventure, your way merely a snaphot of what’s available. Browse We offer equal expertise at organising escorted our full portfolio at CoxandKings.co.uk group tours and private tailor-made travel. Tour categories All of the tours in this brochure can be taken Our tours fall into one of four categories, For our latest news, special offers and travel privately on a date that suits you, or they can based on the level of comfort you can expect, inspiration we invite you to subscribe to be tailored to meet your exact requirements. as described below: our regular e-newsletter and follow us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and YouTube. Luxury: These are our most comfortable Destination highlights tours and will usually feature 5-star deluxe As well as a selection of our tours, we have accommodation throughout. included a brief insider’s guide to each destination. Informed by our regional experts, we’ve Superior: Most Cox & Kings tours fall under highlighted a selection of unmissable sights, this category and are based in 4- or 5-star from iconic landmarks to lesser-known treasures. accommodation where available, or the best For full details of how our holidays operate, alternative elsewhere. please refer to Cox & Kings Holidays Explained on pages 210-211. Recommended experiences Standard: Simpler in emphasis, these As you browse, look out for our recommended itineraries typically feature 4-star or good 6 View our full range of itineraries, hotels and experiences at CoxandKings.co.uk Safeguarding your health As the world’s longest established travel We’re committed to facilitating wear it even where local requirements do not company, Cox & Kings is unsurpassed at physical distancing make it mandatory. Your local Cox & Kings delivering expertly managed small-group and Our private and small-group journeys team will also have a supply of PPE on hand tailor-made travel experiences – and uniquely are well-suited to exploring with safe physical where required. qualified to protect your wellbeing when distancing in place: we never overfill vehicles; travelling in the wake of Covid-19.
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